Niles Korean School in Niles, IL, serves 174 co鈥揺d students in grades K through 9 in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
Founded in 2014, the school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 17:1 with a teaching staff of 10.
The school has a 100% student color representation and ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for diversity.
Tuition and membership association details are not specified; the school emphasizes elementary and secondary education with a special program focus.
Niles Korean School is located near several other private and early learning programs within a 1.3鈥搈ile radius in the Niles suburban community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Niles Korean School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Year Founded
2014
Student Body
Total Students
174 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise' - Jesus Christ
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Niles Korean School often compared to?
Niles Korean School is often viewed alongside schools like Logos Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Niles Korean School?
The application deadline for Niles Korean School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
Popular comparisons: Niles Korean School vs. Logos Christian Academy
The nearest high school to Niles Korean School is Northridge Preparatory School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Childrens Learning World (0.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Childrens Learning World
Montessori School
8101 W Golf Rd
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 470-0370
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 470-0370
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 60 students
74 Park Drive
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 724-0057
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 724-0057
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 47 students Avg. class size: 17 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Kiddie Garden
Daycare / Preschool
9130 W Golf Rd
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 699-8585
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 699-8585
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
Northridge Preparatory School ![Northridge Preparatory School Photo]( "Northridge Preparatory School Photo")
All-boys (Catholic)
8320 W Ballard Rd
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 375-0600
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 375-0600
1.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 367 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition listed
Des Plaines KinderCare ![Des Plaines KinderCare Photo - Des Plaines KinderCare Front]( "Des Plaines KinderCare Photo - Des Plaines KinderCare Front")
Daycare / Preschool
8650 W Ballard Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 803-9929
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 803-9929
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 65 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Northridge Preparatory School ![Northridge Preparatory School Photo]( "Northridge Preparatory School Photo")
All-boys (Catholic)
8320 W Ballard Rd
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 375-0600
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 375-0600
1.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 367 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition listed
7655 W Dempster Street
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 965-2900
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 965-2900
1.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 734 students Sports: 15 Tuition listed
2101 Oakton St
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 696-3315
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 696-3315
2.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 52 students
315 Waukegan Road
Northfield, IL 60093
(847) 446-5252
Northfield, IL 60093
(847) 446-5252
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 437 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Northern Illinois Academy
Special Education School
1150 N River Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(630) 952-2208
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(630) 952-2208
3.3 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 61 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Childrens Learning World
Montessori School
8101 W Golf Rd
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 470-0370
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 470-0370
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 60 students
74 Park Drive
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 724-0057
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 724-0057
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 47 students Avg. class size: 17 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Northridge Preparatory School ![Northridge Preparatory School Photo]( "Northridge Preparatory School Photo")
All-boys (Catholic)
8320 W Ballard Rd
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 375-0600
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 375-0600
1.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 367 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition listed
St. Catherine Laboure School ![St. Catherine Laboure School Photo]( "St. Catherine Laboure School Photo")
(Catholic)
3425 Thornwood Ave
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 724-2240
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 724-2240
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Iccd Academy
(Islamic)
480 Potter Rd, 2nd Fl
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(224) 567-8256
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(224) 567-8256
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 82 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Childrens Learning World
Montessori School
8101 W Golf Rd
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 470-0370
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 470-0370
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 60 students
74 Park Drive
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 724-0057
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 724-0057
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 47 students Avg. class size: 17 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Kiddie Garden
Daycare / Preschool
9130 W Golf Rd
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 699-8585
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 699-8585
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
Des Plaines KinderCare ![Des Plaines KinderCare Photo - Des Plaines KinderCare Front]( "Des Plaines KinderCare Photo - Des Plaines KinderCare Front")
Daycare / Preschool
8650 W Ballard Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 803-9929
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 803-9929
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 65 students
Kids Academy
Daycare / Preschool
9233 Shermer Road
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 966-9007
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 966-9007
1.6 miles
Gr: NS | 22 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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Quick Facts
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Rank:
5/
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30w240 Bruce Ln
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 428-6789
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 428-6789
9202.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 346 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
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West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6040
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6040
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(630) 393-1787
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 393-1787
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Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 983-6231
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 983-6231
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(630) 540-7680
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 540-7680
9202.5 miles
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